We stayed on the courtyard side, because we had our Boston Terrier with us. Our stay is right after the New Year and there weren't many people about. Definitely the older part of the hotel. The AC/Heat was so loud we couldn't even hear the television. The hot water was brownish when first turned on and the beds were like... More

We have stayed at the Sidney James every spring for the past several years. The motel is older but it provides adequate lodging and is well away from the hectic commercial strip - yet close enough for a healthy walk. The staff and employees are friendly folks, do a fairly good job of maintaining the property, and are always helpful.... More

We were a bit hesitant to stay here due to some of the other reviews, but I am glad we did. The price was right and the room was comfortable. Beds were fine, rooms very clean and no musty smell. We brought our own blankets and candles (for the smell) but didn't need to use them. The shower was a... More

When we walked into the room, there was a horrible mold smell! My husband and daughter who are both allergic to fleas kept getting bit! We went to go swimming in the pool, we had to leave because there was a large group of about 40 people swimming and standing around and drinking and smoking and the front desk did... More

I have stayed at the Sidney James many times while over in Gatlinburg, and each time it never fails to please. It is ideally located on a side street in downtown Gatlinburg, and is directly located on the trolley route. We typically stay Creekside and the rooms we have had were all equipt with a fridge, vaulted ceilings, private balcony... More

A double Wow-Wow! Our Senior Adults just got back from staying at Sidney James in Gatlinburg and we have heard nothing but good comments flowing our way. From getting there til the time we left, we all were treated like royalty. The Meeting Room was an extra incentive and marked one of the reasons for our stay there. Sometimes you... More

We stayed at the Owl's Nest that is a 3 bdrm 2 bath cabin. We had 4 adults & 3 kids (7, 9 & 11). There is a master bdrm with a king bed & a bathrm. The other 2 bdrms are queen beds. There is a kitchen, screened in porch & a foosball table the kids loved. Big screen... More

I didn't pick this place for my trip and probably wouldn't have given the reviews here. It is an older hotel and it shows(I guess they have an even older annex, see my room tip about that). But we did get a place with a sauna, hot tub, indoor pool, acceptable internet, and a little restaurant just off the strip... More

I read the reviews on this page, and I am so glad that ignored most of them! We stayed at the "Creekside" part of the hotel just a week ago. I'm not sure what people are expecting to get at $69-$79 a night. Our room was VERY clean, the hotel staff were incredibly nice, the indoor pool was fantastic, and... More